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Colon and Rectal Surgery Nurse Practitioner Job with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon
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Overview
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Colorectal Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. The CRS APP will support the Colorectal Surgery division with an emphasis on urgent access, continuity of care, and care coordination across the full disease spectrum—from diagnosis through post-surgical surveillance for complex benign and malignant disease. The CRS APP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including colorectal surgeons, gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncologists, nursing, social work, and other allied health providers to reduce clinical backlog, enhance workflows, and implement infrastructure for care coordination and quality tracking. Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in the outpatient setting at DHMC and Valley Regional Hospitals with a focus on anorectal disease management and long-term cancer surveillance. Conduct new patient consultations, follow-ups, and procedural visits under the supervision of attending colorectal surgeons. Manage and complete patient documentation, orders, and treatment plans in alignment with institutional standards. Serve as a point-of-contact for patients navigating complex care pathways, including surgery, neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, and watch-and-wait protocols. Collaborate with the clinical team to balance workloads and reduce provider burnout; mentor and support junior APPs as appropriate. Oversee a new tracking system to monitor oncology patients through staging, initial consult, treatment planning, pre-surgical therapy, surgery, and surveillance, ensuring timely scheduling and monitoring of treatment-related complications. Monitor adherence to clinical protocols, including watch-and-wait paradigms, and flag deviations that may affect outcomes or safety. Coordinate with the clinical research coordinator to maintain the clinical database. Provide triage management and review of urgent referrals for completeness, urgency, and complexity, supporting scheduling as needed. Coordinate with referring providers, radiology, pathology, and scheduling teams to complete necessary diagnostics pre-consult. Act as a clinical contact to improve referral quality and standardize intake protocols, reducing administrative burden on surgical attendings. Triage urgent patient calls and serve as a reliable point of contact for colorectal surgeons. What Dartmouth Health has to offer you
Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match Dedicated CME time and funds Inclusive and collegial multidisciplinary team Relocation bonuses and educational loan assistance available to eligible candidates Mentorship, scholarly work, and teaching opportunities; Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College About Dartmouth Health
The Dartmouth Health system provides healthcare throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. The system includes the Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health Children’s, six affiliated hospitals, and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region. The area offers a high quality of life with access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program National specialty certification as FNP, ANP, or NCCPA certification Eligible for NH RN licensure (APRN only) Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in NH Eligible for Federal DEA Registration Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience in surgical, oncology, or colorectal care Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills Preferred
Experience in program development, care coordination, or quality improvement Prior experience in surgery, oncology, colorectal surgery, or managing complex care pathways Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary teams and systems Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Colorectal Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. The CRS APP will support the Colorectal Surgery division with an emphasis on urgent access, continuity of care, and care coordination across the full disease spectrum—from diagnosis through post-surgical surveillance for complex benign and malignant disease. The CRS APP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including colorectal surgeons, gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncologists, nursing, social work, and other allied health providers to reduce clinical backlog, enhance workflows, and implement infrastructure for care coordination and quality tracking. Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in the outpatient setting at DHMC and Valley Regional Hospitals with a focus on anorectal disease management and long-term cancer surveillance. Conduct new patient consultations, follow-ups, and procedural visits under the supervision of attending colorectal surgeons. Manage and complete patient documentation, orders, and treatment plans in alignment with institutional standards. Serve as a point-of-contact for patients navigating complex care pathways, including surgery, neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, and watch-and-wait protocols. Collaborate with the clinical team to balance workloads and reduce provider burnout; mentor and support junior APPs as appropriate. Oversee a new tracking system to monitor oncology patients through staging, initial consult, treatment planning, pre-surgical therapy, surgery, and surveillance, ensuring timely scheduling and monitoring of treatment-related complications. Monitor adherence to clinical protocols, including watch-and-wait paradigms, and flag deviations that may affect outcomes or safety. Coordinate with the clinical research coordinator to maintain the clinical database. Provide triage management and review of urgent referrals for completeness, urgency, and complexity, supporting scheduling as needed. Coordinate with referring providers, radiology, pathology, and scheduling teams to complete necessary diagnostics pre-consult. Act as a clinical contact to improve referral quality and standardize intake protocols, reducing administrative burden on surgical attendings. Triage urgent patient calls and serve as a reliable point of contact for colorectal surgeons. What Dartmouth Health has to offer you
Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match Dedicated CME time and funds Inclusive and collegial multidisciplinary team Relocation bonuses and educational loan assistance available to eligible candidates Mentorship, scholarly work, and teaching opportunities; Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College About Dartmouth Health
The Dartmouth Health system provides healthcare throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. The system includes the Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health Children’s, six affiliated hospitals, and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region. The area offers a high quality of life with access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program National specialty certification as FNP, ANP, or NCCPA certification Eligible for NH RN licensure (APRN only) Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in NH Eligible for Federal DEA Registration Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience in surgical, oncology, or colorectal care Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills Preferred
Experience in program development, care coordination, or quality improvement Prior experience in surgery, oncology, colorectal surgery, or managing complex care pathways Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary teams and systems Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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